Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Earnings History
Profitable34 years of earnings data (1992–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $655M, reflecting -9.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.24 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 17.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, COLB's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $550M in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Columbia Banking System, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 67.7%, operating margin of 23.4%, and net margin of 17.1%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including WAFD ($252M net income, 16.0% margin), BANR ($205M net income, 23.8% margin), HOMB ($478M net income, 34.6% margin), COLB has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare COLB vs WAFD →
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COLB Historical Earnings Data (1992–2025)
34 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $550M | +3.1% | $751M | $2.30 | 17.1% | 23.4% |
| 2024 | $534M | +53.0% | $719M | $2.55 | 18.0% | 24.2% |
| 2023 | $349M | +3.6% | $471M | $1.78 | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| 2022 | $337M | -19.9% | $451M | $1.55 | 25.0% | 33.4% |
| 2021 | $420M | +127.6% | $558M | $1.91 | 31.9% | 42.3% |
| 2020 | -$1.52B | -530.2% | -$1.46B | $-6.92 | -106.9% | -102.2% |
| 2019 | $354M | +12.0% | $469M | $1.60 | 24.1% | 31.9% |
| 2018 | $316M | +30.5% | $423M | $1.43 | 23.5% | 31.4% |
| 2017 | $242M | +5.3% | $349M | $1.12 | 19.8% | 28.5% |
| 2016 | $230M | +3.1% | $361M | $1.05 | 19.1% | 29.9% |
| 2015 | $223M | +51.2% | $347M | $1.01 | 18.5% | 28.8% |
| 2014 | $148M | +50.0% | $231M | $0.78 | 14.8% | 23.1% |
| 2013 | $98M | -3.5% | $152M | $0.87 | 17.4% | 27.0% |
| 2012 | $102M | +36.8% | $155M | $0.90 | 17.6% | 26.7% |
| 2011 | $74M | +163.0% | $111M | $0.65 | 13.1% | 19.6% |
| 2010 | $28M | +118.5% | $34M | $0.15 | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| 2009 | -$153M | -400.5% | -$194M | $-2.36 | -30.8% | -39.1% |
| 2008 | $51M | -19.3% | $73M | $0.82 | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| 2007 | $63M | -25.1% | $95M | $1.05 | 11.4% | 17.2% |
| 2006 | $84M | +21.1% | $131M | $1.59 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| 2005 | $70M | +47.9% | $108M | $1.55 | 21.1% | 32.6% |
| 2004 | $47M | +38.2% | $67M | $1.30 | 19.7% | 27.8% |
| 2003 | $34M | +55.3% | $51M | $1.19 | 18.9% | 28.6% |
| 2002 | $22M | +156.9% | $34M | $1.03 | 17.2% | 26.2% |
| 2001 | $9M | -23.0% | $15M | $0.45 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| 2000 | $11M | -5.7% | $18M | $0.77 | 11.2% | 18.1% |
| 1999 | $12M | +30.3% | $18M | $0.66 | 14.8% | 22.8% |
| 1998 | $9M | -2.8% | $14M | $0.55 | 18.0% | 28.6% |
| 1997 | $9M | +158.3% | $39M | $0.65 | 19.4% | 81.3% |
| 1996 | $4M | +28.6% | $22M | $0.42 | 14.0% | 86.0% |
| 1995 | $3M | +450.0% | $18M | $0.40 | 13.6% | 87.4% |
| 1994 | $-800,000 | +66.7% | $8M | $-0.10 | -5.5% | 56.8% |
| 1993 | -$2M | -340.0% | $5M | $-0.33 | -28.6% | 61.9% |
| 1992 | $1M | - | $7M | $0.37 | 20.8% | 154.2% |
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COLB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COLB stock.
What is COLB earnings per share (EPS)?
COLB trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.24, reflecting -9.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1992 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s net income?
Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) trailing twelve-month net income is $655M as of 2025. Earnings declined -9.8% year-over-year. Columbia Banking System, Inc. has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is COLB profitable?
Yes, COLB is profitable with a TTM net income of $655M and a net profit margin of +17.1%. Columbia Banking System, Inc. has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is COLB's earnings growth rate?
COLB compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -9.8%, 3-Year: +14.1%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: +8.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1992 to 2025.
What are COLB's profit margins?
Columbia Banking System, Inc. net profit margin is +17.1%, operating margin is +23.4%, and gross margin is +67.7%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +8.5%.
Is COLB growing earnings?
COLB earnings are declining — EPS fell -9.8% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $655M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A.
What was COLB's best earnings year?
Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $550M, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1992 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were COLB's earnings last quarter?
COLB's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $192M with diluted EPS of $0.66. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.